Workplace NL Fall Protection

Effective January 1, 2013, anyone who uses fall protection equipment in Newfoundland and Labrador are required to complete a fall protection training course approved by WorkplaceNL. Knowing how to properly use fall protection equipment is critical for the safety of workers.

Knowledge, training and experience to be competent and qualified as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations in the use of fall protection equipment, systems and planning

Proficient knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and current Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standards specific to fall protection systems

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) education and training, and

Approval curriculum by Workplace NL.

Fall protection certification training has an expiry date of three (3) years upon which the course must be completed again for renewal.